A type of house or building that has a distinctive cross-shaped floor plan when viewed from above, a medieval architectural design found especially in Scotland.
Combining 'cruce' (cross) and 'house,' describing a structure literally shaped like a cross. This term appears in Scottish architectural history to describe a specific medieval and post-medieval building form.
Crucehouses are a hidden gem of Scottish architecture—they have a central space with rooms extending out in four directions like a plus sign, making them incredibly efficient for both defense and daily living!
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